See the Sound Visual Phonics (STS/VP) is a multisensory system that represents the sounds of English in a concrete and visible way, providing a multi-modal means for students to map sound-to-print. Foundational literacy skills, inclusive of the Alphabetic Principle, phonological awareness, and phonemic awareness skills are necessary for success in […]
Professional Development
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Come spend the day as we go absolutely ALL IN on learning. Trevor, is a national speaker on the learner/Growth Mindset. On August 5th, Trevor will share the science and research to improve the learning culture within the school! Audience is K-12 Teachers.
Discussing political issues in this current climate can be challenging. Learn how to approach teaching the 2020 Presidential Election utilizing digital resources, engaging activities, and different forms of media. Come and learn how to cover the issues, candidates, and explain the electoral process. We’ll also share ideas on how to […]
In part one we explored how to leverage Google Classroom, Docs, and Forms in a remote learning situation. During this session we will dive into how teachers ca leverage Google Slides and Google Drawings to create engaging learning experiences for their students. Join us to dive deeper into the Google […]
Through a face-to-face training experience that includes multiple opportunities for prospective evaluators to practice evaluator competencies, including an improved component on providing effective feedback to teachers through conferencing, trainees will learn the ins and outs of Professional Practice and Student Growth evaluation. There is a requirement of two to four […]
We explicitly teach our students to read, write and problem solve. Teaching students to effectively communicate is just as, if not more important, especially in today’s technology driven world. Meaningful conversations actively engage learners and lead to higher achievement. Come learn the what, why and how in regards to implementing […]
Looking for ways to change up your instruction without spending a lot of time planning something new? Come learn some of my favorite engaging classroom-ready strategies that promote collaboration, creativity and critical thinking. Don’t miss out on the FUN! Audience is Pre-K -12 Teachers.
The Illinois Learning Standards are more rigorous than standards of the past. In order for students to meet the standards, classroom instruction needs to mirror the rigor of the standards in teaching practices and student tasks. To say you have rigorous curriculum, one must be able to define rigor, have […]
Unlock the creative potential of the Chromebook and move beyond using the device for word processing, productivity, and organization. The session will explore the creative potential of the Chromebook to give your students the ability to craft amazing multimedia masterpieces! Participants will explore various apps, web tools and extensions available […]
In this session we will look to explore how we can best maximize Google tools in a remote learning session. From leveraging Google Classroom as our workflow management system, to creating engaging activities and assessments with Google Docs and Forms this webinar will show a variety of ways you can […]